Upper Merion Friends of Black History 11th Annual Celebration

Sit-in on the African-American Experience:
From Woolworths to the White House

Saturday, February 13, 2009 ~ 10:00am-3:00pm
at the Upper Merion Township Building
175 W. Valley Forge Rd. King of Prussia, PA 19406

Schedule of Programs

11:00 am-Noon - Mlanjeni Magical Theater
This presentation combines storytelling and puppetry based in East African traditions. Hosted by storyteller Mlanjeni Duma, the imaginative show introduces young audiences to traditional African folk music, dance, magic and stories. who will be performing
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Noon – 1:00pm
Gail Sommers, Montego Bay Caterers:
A Sampling of Jamaican Foods
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Mr. Reuben Guy: A Sampling of African-American Foods

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12:30 Friends of Black History Distinguished Service Award
Presented to founding member, Mary H. Washington
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12:45-1:15pm Dr. Theresa Powell

Following the award presentation, Dr. Theresa Powell, Vice President for Student Affairs at Temple University will be speaking. Widely published, Dr. Powell is an active speaker and consultant on a broad range of issues, including student culture and diversity, career concerns of women administrators, student leadership and campus programming.

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1:30pm - Joe Walston and his Group will be playing a dynamic mix of Jazz, Blues, Ballads, Motown, and more. Always in demand, this group guarantees you WILL have a good time

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10:00am-3:00pm – Vendors
African & African-American Arts, Crafts, Clothing, Jewelry & more

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Sponsored by the Robert and Shirley Fine Memorial Endowment and the Upper Merion Township Friends of Black History.
All events are free of charge.
For more information call 610-265-4805 or e-mail UMHappenings@mclinc.org.